For a neat sum, 33 days holiday and a pension plan, the perfect candidate will "clean equipment and utensils as well as assisting with food preparation".

The vacancy, advertised on the Royal household site, requires no previous experience because "it's who you are that we are really interested in" to help "deliver extraordinary service in incredible surroundings".

The pot washer will be in charge of "maintaining the wash-up environment" and will also have the chance to travel around the country as Her Majesty requires.

It is one of six positions The Queen is recruiting for, including a "linen keeper" who will be paid almost £18,000 to keep on top of the palace washing.